First Presbyterian Church
Church Street & Charles Street

Narrative

First Presbyterian Church started meeting in local homes and businesses in 1879, and in 1894 erected a wooden church building here at the southeast corner of Church and Charles. A larger building opened on this site in 1917, later housing Lewisville’s first public library in the basement. The church left this location in 1962.

First Presbyterian Church

1879 – First Presbyterian Church begins meeting in local homes and businesses
1894 – first building erected at Church and Charles
1917 – second building erected at Church and Charles
1950s – the first Lewisville library opens in the church basement
1962 – the church moves into a new building on West Main Street
1977 – the church moves into a new building at 1002 Fox Avenue

First Presbyterian Church was established in 1879 in local homes and businesses, including James Hayes Hardware. The first church building was erected in 1894 at the corner of Church and Charles streets. The church moved into new facilities in 1917 and 1962. The current church building, located at 1002 Fox Avenue, opened in 1977.

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